Suzanne McLeod's Blog, page 3
September 10, 2012
Worldbuilding - Magical Systems!
I'm guest blogging about magical systems in the Spellcrackers books over at the lovely Between Dreams and Reality blog! Plus there's a giveaway for some Spellcrackers goodies! Yay! (Int. Ends Oct 1)
August 22, 2012
What's in a name?
Hello! I'm blogging over at the fabulous Book Lovers Inc about 'What's in a name?' Why not head over there and find out why I call new characters XXX, and how Genny, Finn and Malik got their names!
There's also a giveaway! Yay! (Winner's choice of one of my books - Int - ends Sept 1)
And don't forget there's only 8 - EIGHT - days before The Shifting Price of Prey is out (UK)! Woot!! And there's still a chance to win yourself a copy if you enter these giveaways (links below)!
Giveaway and interview at Between Dreams and Reality (Int - ends Aug 30)
Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey.
For those outside the UK, The Shifting Price of Prey (UK print edition) is available from The Book Depository with free worldwide delivery, and Amazon.com.
There's also a giveaway! Yay! (Winner's choice of one of my books - Int - ends Sept 1)
And don't forget there's only 8 - EIGHT - days before The Shifting Price of Prey is out (UK)! Woot!! And there's still a chance to win yourself a copy if you enter these giveaways (links below)!
Giveaway and interview at Between Dreams and Reality (Int - ends Aug 30)
Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey.
For those outside the UK, The Shifting Price of Prey (UK print edition) is available from The Book Depository with free worldwide delivery, and Amazon.com.
August 16, 2012
Awesome Book News (+ giveaway)
I've been Paperback Prousted (hopefully not verbing up too many nouns! *g*) at the lovely Paperback Dolls! Why not hop on over and find out why I'm sensitive like a princess and how I'd like to die! Plus there's a giveaway too - winner's choice of one of my books! (Int ends Aug 18) Anyone would think I've got a new book coming out soon--- Oh, wait! I have! ;p
And now for the Awesome Book News!!
*DRUMROLL*
I have a deal for two new books . . .
*Does the mega (and scary to small children and neighbours) HAPPY DANCE*
Here's the press release from my fab agent's (John Jarrold) website
PRESS RELEASE – NEW WORLD RIGHTS DEAL FOR URBAN FANTASY WRITER SUZANNE MCLEOD
Gillian Redfearn, Gollancz Editorial Director, has acquired World Rights to two supernatural thrillers by Suzanne McLeod. The agent was John Jarrold. The titles offer an exciting new twist to the Spellcrackers.com series, set in London, but the details are currently being kept under wraps for now and will remain so until closer to publication. Speaking about the deal, Gillian said ‘We’re really thrilled with this new proposal from Suzanne McLeod. Her characters are warm and engaging, their relationships zing, her magic is clever and her London is beautifully evoked. The Spellcrackers novels are perfect for fans of Kim Harrison and Karen Marie Moning, and I think (when we share it!) readers will share our excitement about these novels.’
And that is all I can tell you! Like it says - sort of - the rest is secret! Sorrrrry! *apologetic smile while zipping lips* :-)
Huge, HUGE thanks to Gillian (I HEART my editor! BIG TIME! *g*), John and all at Gollancz!!
Don't forget there are Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey and also at Between Dreams and Reality! :-D
And now for the Awesome Book News!!
*DRUMROLL*
I have a deal for two new books . . .
*Does the mega (and scary to small children and neighbours) HAPPY DANCE*
Here's the press release from my fab agent's (John Jarrold) website
PRESS RELEASE – NEW WORLD RIGHTS DEAL FOR URBAN FANTASY WRITER SUZANNE MCLEOD
Gillian Redfearn, Gollancz Editorial Director, has acquired World Rights to two supernatural thrillers by Suzanne McLeod. The agent was John Jarrold. The titles offer an exciting new twist to the Spellcrackers.com series, set in London, but the details are currently being kept under wraps for now and will remain so until closer to publication. Speaking about the deal, Gillian said ‘We’re really thrilled with this new proposal from Suzanne McLeod. Her characters are warm and engaging, their relationships zing, her magic is clever and her London is beautifully evoked. The Spellcrackers novels are perfect for fans of Kim Harrison and Karen Marie Moning, and I think (when we share it!) readers will share our excitement about these novels.’
And that is all I can tell you! Like it says - sort of - the rest is secret! Sorrrrry! *apologetic smile while zipping lips* :-)
Huge, HUGE thanks to Gillian (I HEART my editor! BIG TIME! *g*), John and all at Gollancz!!
Don't forget there are Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey and also at Between Dreams and Reality! :-D
August 14, 2012
Interview: Would I choose Malik or Finn? (+ Giveaway)
The lovely Melliane over at Between Dreams and Reality has grilled me about lots including my inspiration for my characters, my favourite book in the series and whether I'd choose Malik or Finn! *g*. And there's a giveaway for winner's choice of one of my books! Go here!
Plus don't forget there are Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey.
And here's a sneak peek at chapter one of The Shifting Price of Prey.
Plus there's a short extract (featuring a certain tricky kelpie *g*) from chapter two over at Rabid Reader's place.
And there's a couple of pictures of a certain kelpie's home on my blog here :-)
Plus don't forget there are Goodreads giveaways for The Sweet Scent of Blood and The Shifting Price of Prey.
And here's a sneak peek at chapter one of The Shifting Price of Prey.
Plus there's a short extract (featuring a certain tricky kelpie *g*) from chapter two over at Rabid Reader's place.
And there's a couple of pictures of a certain kelpie's home on my blog here :-)
July 24, 2012
June 30, 2012
What I've been up to . . .
What I've been up to lately . . . well, obviously not blogging . . . *hangs head in shame*)
But one thing was yesterday's trip to London to Covent Garden Waterstones where awesome urban fantasy author pal Ben Aaronovitch was signing stacks of his fab new book - Whispers Under Ground - the third in his brilliant Rivers of London series . . . read more
But one thing was yesterday's trip to London to Covent Garden Waterstones where awesome urban fantasy author pal Ben Aaronovitch was signing stacks of his fab new book - Whispers Under Ground - the third in his brilliant Rivers of London series . . . read more
May 28, 2012
Spellcrackers Bookplates!
I've been procrastinating ... er, updating my website! *g* Signed bookplates now available for free download! Details here!
April 24, 2012
Summoning the Night! (giveaway)
Happy Release Day to the lovely Jenn Bennett for
Summoning the Night
The fabulous book 2 in the Awesome Arcadia Bell urban fantasy series!
Yay! Congratulations, Jenn!
And if you haven't got your copy yet, I'm doing a giveaway over on my blog right here!
Summoning the Night
The fabulous book 2 in the Awesome Arcadia Bell urban fantasy series!
Yay! Congratulations, Jenn!
And if you haven't got your copy yet, I'm doing a giveaway over on my blog right here!
March 1, 2012
Escaping the Writing Cave for The Black Stuff and The Kraken!
Hello!
Yes, I know, I've been a bit quiet recently, but I've been deep in the Writing Cave with The Shifting Price of Prey #4 (and sometimes with #5, The Hidden Rune of Iron - but don't tell book 4 I've been cheating on it *g*). I actually think TSPOP has been the hardest book to write (but then, I think that about all of them . . . when I'm writing), but this has definitely been the loooooongest book to write, for sure. And the saddest*, in that some very cool characters got the chop from the first draft. *sob* But fear not, for they are currently Livin' La Vida Loca* on the sunloungers by the pool, knocking back the mojitos and itching for their very own story. One day. :-D
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But I am escaping the Writing Cave this next week! Yay!
read more ...
Yes, I know, I've been a bit quiet recently, but I've been deep in the Writing Cave with The Shifting Price of Prey #4 (and sometimes with #5, The Hidden Rune of Iron - but don't tell book 4 I've been cheating on it *g*). I actually think TSPOP has been the hardest book to write (but then, I think that about all of them . . . when I'm writing), but this has definitely been the loooooongest book to write, for sure. And the saddest*, in that some very cool characters got the chop from the first draft. *sob* But fear not, for they are currently Livin' La Vida Loca* on the sunloungers by the pool, knocking back the mojitos and itching for their very own story. One day. :-D
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But I am escaping the Writing Cave this next week! Yay!
read more ...
December 16, 2011
Friday Five and a half!
on my blog where I talk about books and point you to the newest Supernatural Capital Tour -The Troll Trail over at Falcata Times!
